boys' name · peaked 1989

Chadd

Every Chadd since 1957 — 2,456 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1974Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Chadd
Peak year
1989
105 babies
All-time total
2,456
since 1957

The story of Chadd

Chadd is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1957, 2,456 American babies have been named Chadd. Its peak came in 1989, when 105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chadd stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Chadd year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017 6 #11,016
2016 5 #12,527
2015 8 #8,884
2014 6 #10,956
2013
2012
2011 9 #8,186
2010 6 #10,984
2009 6 #11,233
2008 15 #5,811
2007 8 #9,049
2006
2005 10 #7,202
2004 10 #7,055
2003 14 #5,314
2002 10 #6,608
2001 20 #3,991
2000 26 #3,226
1995 44 #1,920
1990 80 #1,226
1985 93 #947
1980 92 #927
1975 72 #965
1970 64 #1,017
1965 9 #2,816
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Chadd in 2025?

Chadd did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Chadd?

2,456 babies have been named Chadd in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Chadd most popular?

Chadd peaked in 1989, when 105 newborns received the name.

Is Chadd a boy or girl name?

Chadd is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Chadd rising or falling?

Chadd is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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